Bangladesh Need 7 Wickets to Win, Afghanistan Require 347 Runs

Although chasing a massive target of 479 runs seemed like a daunting task, Afghanistan made it clear by the end of the fourth day that they were not ready to give up without a fight. With the match approaching its decisive stage, the outcome remains uncertain. The hosts need another 347 runs to secure victory, while the Tigers are just seven wickets away from sealing the win.

Afghanistan’s batting lineup came under early pressure after Bangladesh’s pacers struck twice in quick succession. However, Sedikullah Atal and Rahmat Shah steadied the innings with a resilient 82-run partnership for the third wicket, bringing their team back into contention.

Rahmat Shah, who scored a century in the first innings, once again stood firm at the crease with a determined batting display, registering an impressive half-century. However, the dangerous partnership was eventually broken by Ebadot Hossain, who forced the well-set batter into a catch behind the stumps. Rahmat departed for 51 off 124 balls.

With that catch, Litton Kumar Das also created history. Recording a total of eight dismissals behind the stumps throughout the match, he became Bangladesh’s most successful wicketkeeper in a single Test match.

At stumps on the fourth day, Afghanistan had reached 132 for 3 in 50 overs. Sedikullah Atal remained unbeaten on 35, while his partner, Hashmatullah Shahidi, was batting on 19.

Earlier, Bangladesh declared their second innings at 372 for 7, powered by a blistering century from Litton Das, who scored 102 runs. The declaration gave Bangladesh a massive lead of 478 runs, setting Afghanistan a formidable target of 479 for victory.